I awoke at 4am for this excursion...and then found the sunrise spectacle at the geysers to be decidedly unspectacular and something I could definitely have missed. However, the early start did allow …Full review by Diane R
Feb 17, 2025
The Taito geysers are in a unique landscape, and the way from San Pedro to Taito is breathtaking with wetlands, flamingoes, and a lot of other wildlife. The scenery is changing all the time with snow…Full review by magdalovei
Jan 31, 2025
Absolutely incredible to see. Well worth the crazy early departure from one’s accommodation to get here! There are some placards with English translations on site. Incredible lunar-like landscape wit…Full review by genibre69
Worried about the sickness from experience in Cusco which is not even 12,000 ft. Hotel clerk gave me oxygen tank to breath for few minutes twice a day (morning and evening) and problem solved. Is access to oxygen tank available at hotel of on the bus? We're planning to visit the desert this fall. Hope an arrangement can be made ahead of time to avoid distress. Your suggestion will be greatly appreciated.
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Don’t remember oxygen on bus. It is high. Didnt bother me but neither did Cusco.
How much walking is involved with this trip? How many minutes, yards.... one of our family cannot walk far :(
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You can drive close to most of the geysers so one must walk for about five minutes or about 100-200 yards as I recall to be at the geysers. However most of them can also be seen from …
You can drive close to most of the geysers so one must walk for about five minutes or about 100-200 yards as I recall to be at the geysers. However most of them can also be seen from further away so one not need to walk right up to each of them.
I'm trying to decide between visiting the geysers and Salar de Tara (don't have time for both). I know they're totally different but would love to hear from people who've visited both. Which is a more unique experience? I'm also planning to visit valley de la luna and the piedras rojas.
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Can't believe you don't have enough time for both! But on balance, you will appreciate the geysers more than the sala, as the experience is much deeper. Wrap up warm - and even …
Can't believe you don't have enough time for both! But on balance, you will appreciate the geysers more than the sala, as the experience is much deeper. Wrap up warm - and even then, wrap up some more.
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